/* platium.c -- your weight in platinum */
#include<stdio.h>
int main(void)
{
	float weight;		/* user weight			*/
	float value;		/* platinum equivalent	*/

	printf("Are you worth your weight in platinum\n");
	printf("Let's check it out.\n");
	printf("Please enter your weight in pounds: ");

	/* get input from the user						*/
	scanf("%f", &weight);	//the scanf() function uses the & notation to indicate where it can find the weight variable
	/* assume platinum is $1700 per ounce			*/
	/* 14.5833 converts pounds avd. to ounces troy	*/
	value = 1700.0 * weight * 14.5833;
	printf("Your weight in platinum is worth $%.2f.\n", value);													
	printf("You are easily worth that! If platinum prices drop,\n");
	printf("eat more to maintain your value.\n");

	return 0;
}